The Rising Stars International Music Competition celebrates every participant’s dedication, talent, and artistic growth.

All performances are evaluated by an international jury on a 100 point scale. Awards are given according to the final average score.

Award Levels

Grand Prix
Awarded to an outstanding participant with the highest overall result, at the discretion of the jury.

First Prize
90 to 100 points

Second Prize
80 to 89 points

Third Prize
70 to 79 points

Honourable Mention
60 to 69 points

Certificate of Participation
Awarded to all participants.

Special Awards

The jury may also award special prizes, including:

Best Young Performer
Best Instrumental Performance
Best Vocal Performance
Best String Performance
Best Woodwind Performance
Best Brass Performance
Best Percussion Performance
Best Drum Set Performance
Best World Instrument Performance
Best Ensemble
Best Original Composition
Best Stage Presence
Best Interpretation
Most Promising Talent
Rising Star Award

Cash Awards

The Grand Prix Winner will receive a cash award of 500 EUR.

The Best Ensemble Award winner will receive a cash award of 500 EUR.

The Rising Star Award will receive a cash award of 250EUR

Cash awards are granted at the discretion of the jury and organizers. The organizers reserve the right not to award the Grand Prix or Best Ensemble Award if the required artistic level is not reached.

In case of an ensemble winning the Best Ensemble Award, the cash prize will be awarded to the ensemble as one collective prize, not individually to each member.

Diplomas and Certificates

All prize winners will receive an official digital diploma.

All participants will receive a certificate of participation.

Teachers and accompanists may receive a certificate upon request.

Selected winners may be featured on the official website, social media pages, and winners’ gallery of the competition.

The jury may award more than one prize in the same category. The jury also reserves the right not to award a prize if the required artistic level is not reached.

All jury decisions are final.